Instagram Is Going to Hide ‘Likes’ in Us + How to Make Your Potential Employer like You in Real Life

Oh, I think they like me… Well, maybe you will not even know? Or maybe you’ll know but the world won’t???? Instagram will soon begin hiding the “likes” counter on some users’ accounts in the U.S., says Instagram chief Adam Mosseri. The users in the test will be able to see the likes on their photos or videos, but no one else will. The primary goal behind this move, which has similarly been tested in Australia, Canada, Ireland, and Japan, is to “depressurize” the platform and make it less competitive for young people, according to Mosseri.

This is good news since likes pressure young people to post things that are not really aligned with who they really are but instead what the crowd likes, so this will incentivize them to be their true authentic selves. And for many young people who seriously have begun the process of transitioning into the phase of life deemed “the real world.” This is also the stage in life where you are monetarily rewarded for your services if you know how to market yourself to get your dream job.

And since you’ve come this far…and spent years—essentially you’re entire existence—preparing for this moment, you might as well do a bit of research into how to get that job you are oh-so-keenly interested in. Why? Because attaining that job may certainly provide you with a sense of personal gratification but will also help to place you in a comfortable financial position.

So take a few minutes to peruse this list of four ways to market yourself and be a desired job candidate. After all, you deserve that job. And you deserve a great financial future!

4 Ways to Market Yourself for a Job

1. Be Personable

This is perhaps the most crucial element of learning how to market yourself to be offered your dream job. According to MarketWatch, David Deming—an associate professor of education at The Harvard Graduate School of Education—has thoroughly studied the job market and has concluded, “The labor market increasingly rewards social skills.”

According to Deming, an aptitude in mathematics and quantitative skills—too—is a plus. Jobs that include high social skills and high math skills include physicians, financial managers, and engineers. Meanwhile, jobs that contain intensive social but relatively limited mathematical proficiency include police officers, detectives, social workers, lawyers, and dentists.

However, as automatons become an increasingly vital part of production and the job market, rote-based (largely mathematical) jobs will progressively be replaced. And as such, personable, warm, and social individuals will become more desirable. Similar to the study performed by Professor Deming, a 2014 report by the Pew Research Center, stated that: “Traits such as empathy, creative thinking and judgment are things that machines will never be able to do, or anything approaching a short timeline.”

Interestingly, according to MarketWatch, the increasing importance of social skills is closely tied to a progressive closing of the gender wage gap. Currently, women dominate fields that include nursing, education, and accounting—all of which require you to be a likeable character. Thus, as these fields’ services become more preferred, their wages will ultimately increase.

We’re not saying you need to hug everyone you meet, but it’s certainly in your benefit to be personable and someone that others wantto work with on the daily. Ultimately, that’s what matters when it comes to marketing yourself and for placing you in the best position to score that job.

2. Be Confident

Be confident, and be someone your interviewer respects and admires. According to Tim Sackett, current president of HRU Technical Resources, at the final stage of an interview for an HR position at Applebee’s, Sackett’s future boss asked him one last question: “Are you better than me?” This is a horrifying position for an applicant to be put in. If you answer “yes,” do you disrespect your superior? If you answer “no,” do you show weakness and lack of faith in yourself? Sackett responded, “Yes.” He got the job. That’s a great example of how to market yourself right there! However, most people would not have the courage to respond as such. Executives and those responsible for hiring prefer confidence and a belief in one’s ability. Display that you maintain faith and courage. Be a leader: someone who your future boss wants not only to respect, but to learn from.

Famed CEO and Co-Founder of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg has given a
succinct response to what he searches for in a candidate: “I will only
hire someone to work directly for me if I would work for that person.”

So…

Speak of your achievements. Be confident and proud of who you are and what you’ve done. As stated by Entrepreneur.com, many prospective job candidates “make a…fundamental mistake: They never state, in clear language, what they’ve done for a previous employer or in their academic pursuits.” When marketing yourself in an interview, be sure to run through your academic, work-related, and personal accomplishments. This will distinguish you from your competitors! And on your résumé and LinkedIn Profile do not simply state your past duties. Boast (modestly, please) about your triumphs!

3. Be Informative and Stand Out

Résumé.Since most employers will merely glance at your résumé—and not study it as thoroughly as you would your own—it should not only be impeccable, but it should stand out. What is very rarely considered when marketing yourself for a job on a résumé, and what is also crucial, is the order in which you present information. Please, for your sake, list accomplishments, strengths, and the pinnacle of your achievements at the top of your page. Continue the list in order of decreasing splendor. Think about this logically. If an employer must read through thousands of applicants for one position, he or she can only spend so much time reviewing each candidate. Some aspects of the candidate’s résumé must strike the employer as intriguing or fascinating in order to move through to the next stage of the application process. And since nearly all people on this lovely planet of ours read from top to bottom, place this captivating information about yourself near the top of the page.

LinkedIn. Additionally, as we have become engulfed in the digital age—LinkedIn has become an ever-so-important aspect of the job hunt and, yup—you guessed it, how to market yourself for a job. So make sure your LinkedIn page is up to date.

Here are several tips to keep in mind, thanks to the kind folks over at Forbes:

Display at least 50-100 connections.

Ask colleagues to endorse you or to provide recommendations on your profile.

Post articles or blog posts you may have written.

Add a professional-looking picture.

Join and participate in relevant professional groups, which will then be listed in your profile.

Keep these suggestions in mind—for your résumé and LinkedIn profile will likely be what scores you an interview.

4. Be Practical (with Your Major)

That said, certainly, do not force yourself into a field for monetary or outside-motivating factors. More than anything, you should engage in work that you are passionate about. However, there is an important balance between what you find interesting and what is practical after the collegiate world. Ideally, attempt to determine a major that contains both factors.

Keep in mind, however, the direction in which the world is heading. For your convenience, we have gathered together a list of college majors with the highest / lowest unemployment rates AND majors with the highest/ lowest starting salaries.

According to StudentsReview.com, university majors with the lowest unemployment ratings include: Nuclear Engineering; Astronomy; Radiological Sciences; Neuroscience; Kinesiology; Chemical Engineering. These majors are all graced with unemployment percentages of lower than 2.5%.

As for starting salaries…the highest starting salaries for majors—according to ThinkAdvisor.com include:

Petroleum Engineering: $102,300

Chemical Engineering: $69,600

Computer Engineering: $67,300

Nuclear Engineering: $67,000

Computer Science and Engineering: $66,700

On the contrary, the worst paying starting salaries are for students who major in:

Early Childhood Education: $29,700

Child and Family Studies: $31,200

Culinary Arts: $31,900

Child Development: $32,200

Early Childhood and Elementary Education: $32,300

Lastly, when it comes to your major or your career of interest: Stay up to date on all relevant information—being in the know gives you an edge when marketing yourself! You should subscribe to email lists, attend networking events, and be prepared to “WOW” your interviewer as you proceed to discuss the new and latest trends with fervent interest.

T-Mobile’s $26 billion takeover of Sprint finally got approved by a federal judge, a move that will leave most wireless consumers with three major operators to choose from, including Verizon and AT&T. More than a dozen attorneys general had sued to block the merger that had already been approved by the Justice Department and Federal Communications Commission. The administration has required T-Mobile and Sprint to sell some units to pay-TV operator Dish Network as part of the deal.

Dream chasing isn’t for the faint at heart. It can take years before one sees the financial payoff of what was once an idea. T-Mobile is probably patient on the outside, but internal it is jumping for joy. It took them a few years to get to this point, but I’m sure they will be relieved at the fruits of their patients.

When building a business, your goal has to be more than money, or you
will ultimately fail. Your drive has to be based on principle, change,
and something greater than yourself. Here is how to stay mentally tough
while pursuing your dreams.

Personal Development. The road to success is paved with character and
growth. Personal development is one of the key drivers that sustain you
on the path of your dreams. Trustworthiness, keeping your word, and
dependability are imperative to any industry. It doesn’t matter if
you’re a musician or painter, lawyer or doctor, these traits and
non-negotiable and forever transferable to success.

Take Breaks. To get there, you must rest one mile at
a time. The grind is overrated. Reflecting on how far you’ve come
energizes you for the road ahead. Burnout is a danger to your
accomplishments and leads to a failure by default.

Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. Steve Jobs popularized this quote from an ad in The Whole Earth Catalog.
It read Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. We come to a point when we are happy
with a level of progress and think we’ve learned everything. Accepting
the truth that we never stop growing, and there is no limit to our
success gives us the ability to keep going. To continue, you must never
settle. You must always seek new ways of fixing things and solving
problems. Discover new opportunities and be open to learning more.

Faith. Steve Jobs also mentioned faith throughout
his journey. Believing so deeply in an idea that you make it come to
life. Belief takes ideas and materializes them; and when you realize you
can actually make something come to life, the sky becomes your
launching pad, not the limit.

Amazon Plans to Add 15,000 Jobs + How to Prepare for the Job You Want

Amazon says it will hire 15,000 more people at its Bellevue, Washington, campus, as part of the company’s effort to allocate new workers after it abandoned its plans for New York City. The e-commerce giant had issues in New York trying to open a facility there, called Bellevue, where 2,000 employees are already located, a “business-friendly city.” It’s also close to the company’s Seattle headquarters. This is good news for those in the job market but if this isn’t what you are looking to do then how do you make yourself valuable in the job market?

Here are four ways to prepare for the job you want no matter your age:

1. Focus on Your Strengths, Not What You’re Lacking

Whether you are 20 years old or over 40 instead of focusing on your
age, you need to focus on your strengths. Many young people with limited
experience or older people who may not be up to date with the latest
technologies focus on what they’re lacking, and this is a big mistake.
Do you have the qualifications for the job? Can you bring value to this
position? Whatever your strong suits are you should play that up in your
resume, cover letter or communications with the recruiter. It’s easy to
focus on why you can’t get the job, but the trick is not to let that
get to you. Focus on your value!

2. Attack Your Job Search from All Angles

Networking, Answering ads and/or working with recruiters are the most
effective ways to land a job. It is important that you just don’t focus
on one method but all three. Networking obviously is the ideal way
because it allows you to communicate your value directly, but the other
methods have their benefits as well. Be proactive and use each method
effectively.

3. Show/Explain Your Leadership Abilities and/or Innovation

Leadership and taking the initiative have nothing to do with age.
Young leaders and old leaders can be more or equally effective as those
who have the “ideal” age. Focus on your leadership abilities and be sure
to display this to your current or potential employee. Also, make sure
you are keeping up to date with current trends in your industry. This
will allow you to show your innovation and add more value to your
company.

4. Ask For What You are Worth

Lastly, ask for what you are worth. Don’t let being “too young” or
“too old” deter you from asking for a salary you deserve. In fact,
trying to downplay your worth may very well backfire on you. Also, if
you have been with a company for a long time and your salary outpaces
what the position is worth making sure you are adding to your skill set
and not staying complacent.

Following these four tips can help you gain or retain employment. What are some other ways? Comment below>>>

New Survey Says that Young People Don’t Like Job Hopping + How to Get Paid What You’re Worth

Contrary to popular belief young people are not keen on job-hopping as most people think. According to a new survey, U.S. millennials and Gen Zers want to stay at their current companies for an average of 10 years and six years, respectively. Additionally, they say work is a major part of their lives, with 65% of people in Gen Z and 73% of millennials saying it’s part of their identities, according to a Zapier-sponsored poll. The age groups’ actions reflect the findings: Seven in 10 say they constantly check work messages outside the office. This is great for corporations but what does that mean for business owners?

If you are a freelancer or entrepreneur you know all too well the fight to get what you are worth. You will constantly be bombarded with offers to work for less or even for “exposure” as many like to call it now. But how do you gain the confidence and know how to charge and get what you’re worth? Here are 3 tips:

Build Your Resume. It’s said that if you do what you
love you’ll never work a day in your life. Pursuing your passions and
getting paid for it is the ultimate professional dream. You may have to
start by working for free or at a discount rate to builds skill,
ability, and your resume but once you have some stats under your belt
its time to get that money… Keep in mind that if you are only in it for
the money it will be difficult to experience long term financial gains
so make sure you are pursuing your passion not only the paycheck.

Set a Standard. Pioneers have the ability to set
standards. And even if you are providing services already in the market,
no one can deliver them quite like you. Style and quality set you aside
from others opening up a field of buyers seeking exactly what you
offer.

Don’t Give In. A colorist (a person who literally
adds color by hand or digitally in films and visual media; yes, there is
a path for everyone) from Brooklyn, NYC once told me he had to be firm
with pricing because he didn’t want to become that guy who works for
free. After you have put in the work and set a standard you must not
give in to fees below your ability. Yes, flexibility is key but don’t
short change yourself. Getting paid your worth is ultimately the result
of you believing in your ability and knowing there are people who will
pay for it.